Wichita eagle., 1887-08-14
DONE UP FOR s4o. COO.
Revelations Of . CURRIERS' Work Some Months

AS"esoaions OF Cufoer'S Wofk Some months
Ago.
Mr.. j. 5. Linmuth from near Syracuse
New York, arrived in the city Thursday last
1t is his second visit, having visited the city
his first time in January last. While in the
city then he became acquainted with one
known as Thomas Metcalf, who was tpry
curber Of the real estate profession. 1t seems
| that Metcaf knew considerable of New York
state and claimed to be from Albany and q
relative o. some prominent men in that city
of his name. Mr.. Linmuth also knew some
gentlemen of that name in Albany.
The two gentlemen met and the advances
made by the curber were received most
kindly by the visitor. The latter was shown
| the city and heard the argument from the
curber in favor Of the city's greatness. Oh
course very soon Mr.. Linmuth got interested
about buying some real estate. He was gen
tleman of considerable means and thought be
would invest about So, 600. Having arrived
at the above conclusion he set his friend tc
hunting what was commonly known as q
snap. In very short time the curber re-
ported what he termed an elegant snap. Ii
was one hundred acres Of land adjoining the
city on the northwest The curber showed
the property and the price was just
$4,000. 1t seemed to be good bargain in
the eyes of Mr., Linmuth, so he made the pur-
chase. The deed made and cash handed the
supposed owner he very soon left for home
awaiting advancement in price
Some weeks after his return he was in
Albany, and called to see some OF the Metcalf
family. He was very much surprised to
learn that none had heard of the very smooth
curber at Wichita. He then grew suspicious
of his newly made friend, but was not dis
posed to think that he had in any way been
done up. He could not 8: how the property
he bought was worth any less, no matter
who the agent might be. The study over
the matter fastened his return to look after
his interests.
Friday morning he went over to see his
property. Inquiring OF the neighbors he
learned that another man owned the property
which he thought he had bought. Looking
at his deed he found that it called for one
hundred acres as he thought, but it was In
a different locality. 1t is about six miles
southwest and after he paid it a visits not OF
the opinion that it is even good farm land,
much less suitably located for paying addl-
ton to the city.
The sad information gained, he looked ear
nestly for Metcalf in the city but wss in
formed that he had bounced the town soon
after he left on his first visit. The former
owner of the property was seen and stated
that he got for his land $4,000. He claimed
to have known nothing about the $4,000
deal
Mr.. Linmuth is inclined to think that the
He seems to be at loss to
know what to do, but has decided
that he wants to see Metcalf very badly.
He stated yesterday that he would follow
him around the world but what he would find
him and he would not be satisfied with any
thing but the proper punishment.
The unfortunate deal has not by any means
give him bad idea Of Wichita He said
that he did not believe there was q city in
the world that could show such phenomenal
this time. 81 never expected to see such i'm
provement," he said. Il was convinced
when here before that this would ere long be
a great city. but had no idea that it would
reach such proportions at SO rapid gait. /
consider the city in much better condition
today than it was last January. was afraid
it would get top heavy from the real estate
craze. 1t put one in mind of Albright young
orator who had reached grand climax and
1 feared he could not decend gracefully.
In this case the speaker has decended grace
fully, and is yet entertaining his audience.
A business basis is much more desirable, in
my opinion, than any other, even in growing
western towns and cities "
1.-The great facilities of this city have made
it great, and even the present facilities will
make it much greater, but more facilities
will be added, which will make it greater
yet Personally, now stand on the minus
side of Wichita, but l don't fear but that
can get even. / shall make the endeavor
and try and get on the other side. II a per-
sistent effort and fair expenditure Of money
will find my friend Me;calf,' shall see him
where he will meet JUST g. Iam not Of that
class of creatures who worry about such lit
tie things, but will try and keep at work. 1
may 60 to Canada some of these days and
find my friend stopping at some fine hotel
and living royalty. only wish could
Mr. Linmuth will probably leave today OF
tomorrow on return trip